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• Croydon Central MP accused of being "out of touch"...

  10-10-2016 20:28 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Croydon Central MP Gavin Barwell has sparked controversy with an apparent suggestion that older people leaving homes to their grandchildren could help ease the housing crisis, with some saying such an idea would only help wealthy families.Mr Barwell reportedly made the comments during a Conservative Party conference fringe meeting to discuss the housing crisis, saying his own mother would leave her Croydon home to her five grandchildren, something he supports because he already owns his own...
  
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• Boy, 17, guilty of Christmas Day hammer attack that left teen in hospital for months

  10-10-2016 18:50
  
  A 17-year-old boy has been found guilty of a Christmas Day hammer attack that left his teenage victim in hospital for months.
  
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• Which celebrities are turning on Croydon's Christmas lights this year? - Croydon Advertiser

  10-10-2016 18:48 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  The organisers of Croydon's Christmas lights switch-on have announced the big names who will be illuminating the town this year. Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew and captain Scott Dann will flip the switch on the North End illuminations, along with ...
  
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• South Norwood teen hit 16-year-old in the face with a hammer on...

  10-10-2016 18:42 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A South Norwood teenager hit a 16-year-old boy in the face with a hammer on Christmas Day in an attack which left the youngster hospitalised for months.The youngster also attacked another 16-year-old boy on December 25 last year when he went to an address in Howard Road.READ NEXT: Wanted: Police issue appeal for people sought by Croydon officersThe attacker, who cannot be named because he is 17 but is from the South Norwood area, was found guilty of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and..
  
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• Crystal Palace star preparing to make 'crazy' history at the club ... - Croydon Advertiser

  10-10-2016 17:56 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
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  Crystal Palace legend Julian Speroni admits it is "crazy" that he looks set to become the new record holder at the club for having the most appearances as a ...and more »
  
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• ARCHIVE PHOTOS: 49 pictures of Croydon people taken in 1984

  10-10-2016 15:36 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  We have pictures of Kensington Avenue Junior School Play scheme Norbury, May Queen Crowning Croydon Road Rec Beckenham, Mayor opening Trim Trail Addington Hills, opening of Holiday Inn Croydon, and Spring Park School Shirley play scheme.Have a scroll through them and see if there is anyone you recognise.And don't forget to come back to our website every day, as we are regularly uploading new nostalgia galleries.If you have any old pictures of Surrey or events in the town which you would like to.
  
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• Which celebrities are turning on Croydon's Christmas lights this...

  10-10-2016 14:34 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The organisers of Croydon's Christmas lights switch-on have announced the big names who will be illuminating the town this year.Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew and captain Scott Dann will flip the switch on the North End illuminations, along with last year's X Factor finalists Reggie 'N' Bollie, on November 17.Croydon's Mayor, Councillor Wayne Trakas-Lawlor, will also be on hand to turn on the lights, which will illuminate North End and 16 of the town's adjoining streets. There will also be a
  
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• PHOTOS: Incredible home in Sanderstead on sale for £700,000

  10-10-2016 14:28 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Our property of the week is this beautiful house in Sanderstead worth £700,000.The property offers an appealing and well-presented interior throughout the home.The house is spacious and boasts a generous reception hall, a stunning and comprehensively fitted kitchen/breakfast room with integrated appliances, central island and bi-folding doors.The kitchen leads thorough to a landscaped garden, while the sitting room also overlooks the garden. There is a utility room with access to an...
  
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• Rip Off Britain presenter 'has lost all faith in banks' after imposter drained her account at Croydon Santander

  10-10-2016 13:58 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Rip Off Britain presenter Gloria Hunniford said she has lost all faith in banks after fraudsters were able to steal £120,000 from her account at a Croydon branch of Santander.
  
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• Woman raised in Thornton Heath joins fight to see more ethnic...

  10-10-2016 13:48 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A nutritionist who grew up in Thornton Heath has joined forces with a charity to persuade high street brands to hire more ethnic minority, mature, gay and curvy models.Lucy Doyle started supporting the charity Models of Diversity because she wanted to see models who reflect the diversity of the UK population, rather than seeing one body type and image portrayed as desirable or acceptable.The 35-year-old, who lived in Winterborne Road, Thornton Heath, for 20 years, has now started working for the
  
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• Police release CCTV footage after man stabbed in neck and chest

  10-10-2016 13:05 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A man was left bleeding near Tooting Broadway tube station after being stabbed in the neck and chest. Now, police have released CCTV footage of a man they want to speak to regarding the incident. The 31-year-old victim was stabbed outside Londis on Mitcham Road at about 1am on Sunday August 20. The victim had been walking past the shop when the suspect barged into him. A fight broke out and the victim was stabbed.
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• More details revealed about Broad Green murder victim Akeem...

  10-10-2016 12:38 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A fundraising effort has been launched to pay for the funeral of a "bubbly" dad-of-three shot dead in Broad Green. The 22-year-old, named locally as Akeem Moore, was killed in Eastney Road on Friday night after being reportedly shot at point-blank range.Police launched a murder investigation after Mr Moore was found dead in the street and the killer remains uncaught.The detective leading the case is appealing for any witnesses who were in the area at the time, at 11.25pm, to come...
  
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• Wanted: Police issue appeal for people sought by Croydon officers

  10-10-2016 12:24 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Police in Croydon have posted a series of appeal for information on social media surrounding people wanted by officers in the area.The Croydon MPS Twitter feed appealed for information on Friday regarding the whereabouts of Nicholas Ghent, Michael Chambers, Lady Mary Pierre, Husim Mujhis and Christopher Davies, all of whom are wanted by police.Nicholas Ghent, 27, is wanted on recall to prison, as is Lady Mary Pierre, Michael Chambers and Husim Mujhis.Christopher Davies is sought by officers for.
  
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• Police appeal after crash closes South Croydon road in both...

  10-10-2016 12:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Police were called out to a crash which closed a road in South Croydon on Sunday. Officers posted a picture of the crash on social media, which showed a black car stranded on a grass bank at the side of Coombe Road.No one was in the car when police arrived on the scene, officers have confirmed to the Advertiser.
  🚧 COOMBE ROAD CLOSED 🚧 Both directions whilst we recover this vehicle after a road traffic collision #Croydoncops pic.twitter.com/aMqONmlEO6— Croydon MPS (@MPSCroyd
  
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• Family and friends pay tribute to young dad and rapper shot dead in Broad Green

  10-10-2016 11:43
  
  Family and friends have paid tribute to a young dad and aspiring rapper shot dead in Broad Green.
  
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• Southern taking legal action to avert strike action, RMT union claim

  10-10-2016 11:17
  
  The two sides have been at loggerheads for months over the role of conductors.
  
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• Southern taking legal action to avert RMT strike action

  10-10-2016 11:17
  
  The two sides have been at loggerheads for months over the role of conductors.
  
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• Southern taking legal action in bid to stop RMT strikes

  10-10-2016 11:17 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  The two sides have been at loggerheads for months over the role of conductors.
  
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• Southern taking legal action in bid to stop RMT strike action

  10-10-2016 11:17 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  The two sides have been at loggerheads for months over the role of conductors.
  
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• Union urges last-ditch talks with Southern Railway in bid to avoid three-day strike

  10-10-2016 09:27 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  The union at the centre of the bitter Southern Railway dispute has called for last-ditch talks to try to avert a three-day strike this week.
  
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• Croydon murder: Young father Akeem Moore 'executed' by gunman ... - Evening Standard

  10-10-2016 08:13 via standard.co.uk
  
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  A young father was executed at point-blank range by a gunman on the front lawn of a friend's house. Aspiring rapper Akeem Moore, 22, was shot in the head as ...
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• Croydon murder: Young father Akeem Moore 'executed' by gunman at point blank range - Evening Standard

  10-10-2016 08:13 via standard.co.uk
  
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  Croydon murder: Young father Akeem Moore 'executed' by gunman at point blank range
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  A young father was executed at point-blank range by a gunman on the front lawn of a friend's house. Aspiring rapper Akeem Moore, 22, was shot in the head as he chatted with pals in Eastney Road, Croydon, at 11.25pm on Friday. Neighbours in the modern ...
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• Rail union advises train conductors to 'sign new contracts' but...

  10-10-2016 08:00 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Train strikes are set to continue this week despite calls from the RMT Union for conductors to accept new job roles offered to them by Southern Rail.For months a dispute between the rail firm, owned by Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), and the union has led to travel chaos and misery for thousands of commuters across the network.The argument has been centred around GTR's decision to shake-up the role of conductors transferring their duty of operating the train doors to the driver.It is a change...
  
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